BBQ Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs Recipe
These BBQ Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs are tender, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. Slow-cooked to perfection with a blend of spices and your favorite BBQ sauce, they make a delicious meal that’s perfect for any occasion. The ribs become juicy and fall-apart tender, with the option to finish under the broiler for a caramelized BBQ sauce glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 4-6 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ribs
- 3 lb. country style ribs (boneless or bone-in)
Spices and Sauce
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
- 2 tsp ground mustard
- 2 tsp paprika
- ¼ – ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 – 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt, more or less to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ribs: Place the country style ribs into the slow cooker. Add the ground mustard, cayenne pepper, paprika, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and minced garlic. Toss the ribs to evenly coat them with the seasoning, pressing the spices gently into the meat for maximum flavor absorption. Then, pour the BBQ sauce over the ribs until they are well covered.
- Slow Cook the Ribs: Cook the ribs on the low setting for 6 to 8 hours. This slow and low heat allows the meat to become tender and easily fall apart with a fork. If you are short on time, you can cook them on high for 4 to 6 hours, though the ribs will not be as tender.
- Optional Broiling Step: Once cooked, transfer the ribs to a serving dish and cover them with the extra BBQ sauce from the slow cooker. For a delicious caramelized finish, place the ribs under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce bubbles and lightly chars. Allow the ribs to rest for about 5 minutes before serving so the juices can redistribute.
Notes
- Bone-in or boneless country style ribs both work well with this recipe; cooking times remain the same.
- If you like your ribs spicy, use the higher amount of cayenne pepper, or add a pinch of chili powder.
- Broiling is optional but adds great texture and enhances the BBQ flavor with a slight char.
- Ensure you do not overcook on high heat to avoid tougher meat; low and slow is best for tenderness.
- Leftover ribs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to maintain moisture.
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